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Become a Donor

Funds established today at the Scranton Area Foundation will provide an essential stream of income decades ahead to meet the needs of our changing community.

If you are interested in philanthropic endeavors which will influence the well-being of our community, then contact us to learn how we can help.

Why Give

We are here to help you achieve your current and long term philanthropic goals. Whether you want to make a one-time gift or start a fund to promote a legacy, we offer options for giving now and giving later.

Where to Start

Whether you want to make a one-time gift, establish a fund, or defer your gifts through a will or other planned giving, we can help you find the best way to meet you charitable goals and enhance the quality of life for all the people in Lackawanna County!

– Find federal grants opportunities that match your organization’s mission and priorities
– Examine recent application guidelines and funded proposals to see what works, what doesn’t, and why
– Develop a work-plan for proposal development and write key proposal sections
– Write and review concept papers
– Learn to get a head start on competitions before the funding guidelines are released

Dates: Monday, May 7th through Friday, May 11thTime: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Location: Hilton Scranton and Conference CenterBreakfast and Lunch will be providedThis training is being offered free-of-charge

Additionally, as a graduate of Competing for Federal Grants, attendees will receive the Grantsmanship Center’s Full Alumni Membership for 12 months, which includes, among other benefits, the ability to have proposals reviewed by one of their trainers, as well as access to find funders through GrantDomain, their database of foundation, corporate, and federal grantmakers.

The training is recommended for executive directors, board members, development staff, and grant writers of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, especially those with experience in grant-writing. Only twenty-five (25) individuals will be accepted into this program, so only one individual per organization will be able to attend. Those accepted to the program MUST commit to attending all five sessions of the training.

PLEASE NOTE: This course which usually costs $1,395 per person is being offered free of charge to nonprofit organizations in our community. However, since it is a five-day commitment and there are a maximum of 25 seats, we will be requesting a $300 check deposit which will only be cashed in the event you do not attend all five classes. This check will be returned at the last session on Friday, provided the individual has successfully attended all sessions.